Libera celebrates 25 years with new album and UK tour despite low profile at home

Libera, a choral choir from south London, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a new album, "Dream." Despite their global popularity and performances for Popes and Presidents, they remain largely unknown in Britain. The group, which claims to be the world's biggest boyband, has a fanbase in Japan and has sold out tours in the USA, Philippines, and South Korea. They have over 323 million YouTube views and a current lineup of 50 boys aged 7 to 16. Music director Sam Coates, a former member, leads the choir after the death of founder Robert Prizeman in 2021. Their UK tour concludes on December 1, with a special Christmas show in Westminster. The new album features a rendition of John Lennon’s "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)."